Legend Raiders

Chapter 317 Troubled Lakers

Chapter 317 Troubled Lakers

When everyone's eyes were on Qin Tao and the Rockets, there was one person sitting in the middle of the stands with a very complicated expression on his face.

Mark Cuban did not choose to watch his own team for this game, but sneaked to Staples, changing his original straightforwardness.

The purpose of choosing to come here, needless to say, I know why.

With the current situation of the Mavericks and Lakers, he wants to get the final news as soon as possible.

"If Qin Tao doesn't play, it will be very bad for the Mavericks!" Mark Cuban shook his head bitterly, but he had no choice.

Of course, it wasn't that he didn't do anything, it was all because he still underestimated Qin Tao, who was only 19 years old.

I said it just now.

The temptation Qin Tao faced was absolutely terrifying, but he didn't know that Mark Cuban was one of the many bosses who paid the money.

But this kind of thing is shameful. Others only know that someone has done it, but they don't know that it is him standing behind some people.

But judging from the current situation and Qin Tao's impression, it seems that it didn't happen as he expected.

Although Qin Tao and McHale's whisper just now made him happy for a while, he has been in the business world for many years, but he knows that what he wants may not necessarily happen.

Compared with Mark Cuban's complicated and uncomfortable situation, the Bass brothers and sisters, who are the new controllers of the Lakers, are sitting in the front row very calmly while showing sadness.

of course.

For them, February 2th is definitely a sad date for a turmoil and the departure of the mainstay.

That day.

Mr. Jerry Buss, who built the Lakers into a super-rich family, did not survive a serious illness and left this beautiful world sadly.

The Bass brothers and sisters were saddened by the loss of their father, but as members of the Bass family, they hoped that the team could make the playoffs and bring something exciting to the family.

So don't look at them very calm on the outside, they actually have sustenance in their hearts.

And after talking about the bosses of the two teams, we have to talk about the core players of the two teams.

The Rockets don't have to think about it, Qin Tao's conscience is restless, so he won't play.

Harden's feeling is basically calm. After all, they are not the ones who grab the tickets, and there is no burden at all.

But looking at the Lakers, Kobe, who has always been calm and strong, now gives people a feeling of being a hero.

Because now he is wearing a black suit, wearing a bulky protective boot on the left calf, sitting expressionlessly behind the player's bench.

As the boss of this team and one of the iconic figures in the city of Los Angeles, Kobe has already become one of the greatest players in this league in modern times.

But age and competitive status will eventually have problems. On April 4, when the Lakers played against the Warriors, Kobe ruptured his Achilles tendon in an unforced defense.

Regarding this matter, Qin Tao kept running home and away because he was concentrating on preparing for the playoffs. Someone may have said it at the time, but he seemed to have forgotten it.

And the three of O'Neal didn't talk about Kobe at the beginning, maybe it was to leave the current Lakers with space to prepare for the game with peace of mind.

So when the main players of the two teams played one after another, the lineup changed dramatically.

There is basically no change on the Rockets side, and on the Lakers side, except for Jody Meeks replacing Kobe, the other four kings must carry the banner of the Lakers.

Especially their inside twin towers. In the absence of Kobe and Nash, Gasol and Howard must do this, otherwise the Lakers will be finished.

As the team's defensive leader, Artest, who has changed his name to charity world peace, needs to bring toughness and blood to the team.

Coupled with new and veteran players such as Antawn Jamison and Darius Morris on the bench, the Lakers are not powerless after successive losses of core and generals. Without Qin Tao, the Rockets are enough to pose a huge threat to any team.

The game finally begins.

Howard easily got the ball from Asik in a crushing way.

Steve Blake, who replaced Nash in the starting lineup for a period of time, pushed forward steadily with the ball.

Perhaps there are too many things that have happened to the Lakers recently, and they are all bad things. When all the players advance to the frontcourt, there is a tsunami in the arena, cheering and encouraging voices for them.

Sit down.

Qin Tao couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for this team. If Nash played [-]% of his previous strength and his body was not so fragile in the last two years of his career, maybe the current Lakers would not be hot for the championship. All the way down to the point of competing with others for the last admission ticket.

If Kobe's body does not collapse suddenly, although the chaos of the Lakers will not end, as long as there is his Lakers, it is one of the most threatening teams in the league.

But there are not so many ifs in the world. If they can't finally win the Rockets without Qin Tao, then it's still the same sentence, they have to bid farewell to this season in advance.

So when their tactics were opened at the beginning, Blake and Artest had a firm purpose, which was to give the ball to Howard and Gasol.

Everyone has seen the power of the twin towers, especially the high and low positions similar to the Spurs. Once there is even a tacit understanding, it will bring unimaginable deterrence to other teams.

Like now.

Although the style of Motiejunas is very similar to that of Gasol, but when it comes to the talent and experience of the two, as well as their resumes in international competitions, Gasol is undoubtedly crushed in all aspects.

Therefore, in their collision, Motel has worked very hard, but the old Jianghu is the old Jianghu after all. Gasol used his footsteps and experience, and in less than three seconds, shaking Motel was a long-arm mid-range shot.

The ball goes in.

Gasol's goal can be described as a good start. The arena seemed to have won a crucial goal in the finals, and it was full of cheers at that time.

When it was the Rockets' turn to attack, the Lakers players seemed to hold their breath, and everyone felt very strong and iron-blooded.

"If they can maintain this kind of offense and defense, then even if I play, maybe the final result will be biased toward them!"

Qin Tao quietly analyzed the situation on the court. The current Lakers are the most stressful since he played against them.

And what happened on the field was exactly as he predicted.

Because of their tough defense, the Rockets were completely unexpected, so in the end when Parsons was passing the ball, Artest's crisp steals officially declared their determination to get the final ticket.

(End of this chapter)